formulae
Math's shorthand recipes
Formulae is the Latin plural of formula, used interchangeably with formulas in English.
Both are correct, though formulae appears more often in scientific and academic writing: The chemical formulae were written on the board.
Formulas dominates in everyday contexts and American English generally.
Mathematical equality statements
- variablesChangeable elements in equations
- algebraMath using symbols
- calculusMathematical analysis system
- theoremDemonstrated logical conclusion
proof · quadratic · polynomial · integral · differential · function · coefficient · logarithm
Substance with defined composition
- molecularOf tiny particles
- reactionResponse to stimulus
- compoundCombined into one
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
stoichiometry · structural · empirical · balanced · reagent · product · coefficient · subscript
Mixed alcoholic beverage
- bartenderOne who serves drinks
- spiritsLiquor or apparitions
- liqueurSweetened flavored spirit
- bittersBotanical cocktail flavoring
classic · signature · ratios · proportions · shaker · garnish · highball · martini
Parts of a mixture
- proportionsRelative amounts or dimensions
- mixtureCombined but unbonded substances
- preparationArranging things in advance
- ratiosComparative numerical relationships
blend · measure · combine · parts · quantities · secret · traditional · proprietary
Prescribed conduct rules
- methodologyFormal procedural framework
- stepsSequential actions in process
- specificationsStated requirements and parameters
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
standard · prescribed · systematic · established · proven · tested · replicable · documented
Complete change of form
- philosopher's stoneLegendary substance enabling transmutation
- elixirMythical healing draught
- quintessencePurest embodiment of something
- magnum opusCreator's supreme achievement
arcane · esoteric · hermetic · sulfur · mercury · salt · transformation · secret
equations
Mathematical equality statements
- variablesChangeable elements in equations
- algebraMath using symbols
- calculusMathematical analysis system
theorem · proof · quadratic · polynomial · integral · differential · function · coefficient · logarithm · exponent
chemical
Substance with defined composition
synthesis · stoichiometry · structural · empirical · balanced · reagent · product · coefficient · subscript · bonding
cocktail
Mixed alcoholic beverage
bitters · classic · signature · ratios · proportions · shaker · garnish · highball · martini · old-fashioned
ingredients
Parts of a mixture
- proportionsRelative amounts or dimensions
- mixtureCombined but unbonded substances
- preparationArranging things in advance
ratios · blend · measure · combine · parts · quantities · secret · traditional · proprietary · batch
protocol
Prescribed conduct rules
- methodologyFormal procedural framework
- stepsSequential actions in process
- specificationsStated requirements and parameters
blueprint · standard · prescribed · systematic · established · proven · tested · replicable · documented · official
transmutation
Complete change of form
- philosopher's stoneLegendary substance enabling transmutation
- elixirMythical healing draught
- quintessencePurest embodiment of something
magnum opus · arcane · esoteric · hermetic · sulfur · mercury · salt · transformation · secret · ancient
- pluralsmen, women, feet, mice, geese
- Roman LawRoman law, Corpus Juris Civilis, Justinian Code, Twelve Tables, Digest
- diplomaticscharters, deeds, diplomas, briefs, royal charters
- Frankish lawcomes, ban, ordeal, ordeals, formularies
- medieval charterscharters, royal charters, diplomas, deeds, legal forms
- absent-minded professormessy desk, wild hair, forgetful, lost keys, mismatched socks
formulaeprose
Unversified language
narrative · natural language · narratives · essays · paragraphs
formulaeimprovisation
Spontaneous, unplanned creation
spontaneity · free expression · ad-libbing · creativity · originality
formulaeintuitions
Unlearned immediate understandings
hunches · guesswork · approximations · trial and error · instinct
- baby formulaManufactured breast milk alternative
- secret formulaConfidential production method
- infant formulaCommercial breastmilk replacement
- formula feedingNourishing infants with manufactured milk
- Formula 1Elite single-seater racing championship
- magic formulaSupposed guaranteed solution
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